Diamond or silver grey spinel as side stone

[zhazha]

I got these 4mm grey spinel and wonder they can be side stones for my sapphire. They are cheaper than diamond and have a hint of blue hue… don’t have loose diamond on hand for comparison. Happy yon learn where u suggest to buy diamond side stone as well. Let me know your suggestion, thanks!

 

[ringo865]

Wow, that’s a good look. I think the spinel will give you more coverage for the price than diamonds, but they are more prone to abrasion/chips than diamonds.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

i think the grey really compliments the blue in a different way than diamond side stones would
and its a bonus you already have them on hand

 

[leslie1956]

I set my blue zircon with silver spinel side stones and really liked the result

looked great!

 

[theredspinel]

I think the grey of the side stones do pull out the grey from the center stone, but if you’re okay with that /regardless of that, it does look cool!

If I could stretch to the diamonds I’d go the diamond route. If I specifically wanted to set the grey spinal as side stones, I’d probably do this (or maybe set it with a center stone I didn’t mind pulling grey from).

 

[zhazha]

I set my blue zircon with silver spinel side stones and really liked the result

looked great!

I love the look and hex shape setting!

 

[zhazha]

I think the grey of the side stones do pull out the grey from the center stone, but if you’re okay with that /regardless of that, it does look cool!

If I could stretch to the diamonds I’d go the diamond route. If I specifically wanted to set the grey spinal as side stones, I’d probably do this (or maybe set it with a center stone I didn’t mind pulling grey from).

Good point, I wasn’t thinking about the grey tone and for example leslie’s center stone has a lighter color so grey doesn’t affect it much. Thx!

 

[zhazha]

i think the grey really compliments the blue in a different way than diamond side stones would
and its a bonus you already have them on hand

I will be looking at the spinel and diamond ring side by side tomorrow lol, hard pick but I like them to be some side stones eventually.

 

[LilAlex]

Be sure to examine the combination in a variety of lighting environments. The spinel sides may skew violet in warmer lighting.

 

[peacechick]

I usually don’t source diamonds for side stones but have my jeweler do it. It’s easier for them to bring in a whole parcel to choose from. The exception is if you’re looking for unique cuts.

I think the grey spinels are unique and different but the question is whether that’s what you want versus the brightness and sparkle of diamonds.

 

[zhazha]

Thank you all upstairs folks. Ordered 4mm side stones from ivyandrose and hope to set them in the beginning of next year

 

[zhazha]

My ring is on its way, I am saving the pair of grey spinel to something light pink or yellow. Thank you everyone for the suggestions, will update hand picture once I have it .

 

[nutellakitty]

Wow it looks very nice!

 

[zhazha]

Yeah happy to receive it.
I feel after setting, I could see a tiny window face up. Previously I never notice it when putting the stone on my hand. Nothing noticeable when I put the ring on finger. Is that normal?